Tanzania Cashew Auctions At Risk Owing to Post-Election Protests
Tanzania, the largest cashew producer in East Africa, was set to start the cashew auctions on October 31 in the Tandahimba district, according to the Cashew Board of Tanzania.
The country went into lockdown after violent protests during national elections on Wednesday, and authorities began a communications blackout on Thursday. The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania confirmed reports of “country-wide demonstrations resulting in outbreaks of violence and roadblocks. There is a widespread internet blackout, making all communication difficult.”
Similar reports were issued by the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and...
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